Is a spouse accountable for a debt of the other spouse

If you wife did not sign the lease she will not be held accountable for the debt. The house will not be considered an asset of yours unless it was...

I am filling out the bankruptcy worksheet where i list my debts. Do i have to know who the current holder of the debt is?

I agree with Attorneys Rubin and Elie. You are required to make your best efforts to list all creditors. If the only information you have...

Is it advisable to try and settle with debt collector?

I agree with Attorney Wittner that you can certainly attempt to settle the debt directly with the creditor. Although the use of an attorney is...

Your bank accounts can now be levied. The Sheriff may also visit your residence and take an inventory of your personal belongings, which may be...

My bankruptcy case was dismissed because it stated I did not turn in a form that was asked for but it was not on my extension

A Motion to Reinstate may do the trick. A hearing would be scheduled before the judge and you would need to appear. You should plan on having the...

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I was sued while I was incarcerated in 2010, this thing is haunting my credit profile.

I agree with Attorney Elie; You should speak with an attorney to see if there is a way the judgment can be vacated. The judgment should not have...

Today I was served at my home by a sherrif with a lawsuit from a credit card company that I could no longer pay.

Please follow the recommendations of Attorney Rubin and Attorney Artim. SS income is exempt from attachment but the entry of a judgment could...

Could I still file Bankruptcy Ch.7?

I apologize for not giving you a straightforward answer, but you should provide all of the details to an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Balance...

I want to garnish someones wages that owes me money. What type of lawyer do I need?

If you obtained the judgment in West Virginia, where the business was located, it may not be honored by the Commonwealth of Virginia. You should...

I agree with Attorney Margolies. A title insurance policy would protect you against debts owed by the prior owner. However, you should consider...